Ottawa

Ottawa hosts the CANADA 150 / 2017 STARTS NOW summary event, the final in a series of nationwide conferences in preparation for Canada’s 150th anniversary. Be inspired by artistic performances and speakers from the region and across the country as they present their big ideas for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. A summary of the ideas generated by this conference series will also be presented.

Daniel Thibeault Parliamentary correspondant, Radio-Canada

Evan SolomonJournalist and anchor of CBC News Network's Power & Politics with Evan Solomon and CBC Radio One's The House

As well as remarks from: The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Jean-Marc Blais, Director General, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Barbara McInnes – President and CEO, Community Foundation of Ottawa, Jim Watson, Mayor, City of Ottawa, Marc Bureau, Mayor, City of Gatineau, Chorale De La Salle, with Artistic Director Robert Filion.